SINGAPORE: Ballot papers and other documents used in the Hougang by-election were destroyed on Saturday morning.
According to the Parliamentary Elections Act, the ballot papers and other documents used in the election were retained, sealed and kept in safe custody for a period of six months.
On Saturday morning, the ballot boxes were removed from the Supreme Court vault and then destroyed at Tuas South Incineration Plant.
The Returning Officer, candidates and election agents involved in the Hougang by-election witnessed the process.
The Hougang by-election was held on 26 May to fill the seat vacated by former MP Yaw Shin Leong, who was expelled over his alleged marital affairs.
Mr Png Eng Huat from The Workers' Party won the seat with 62 per cent of the votes, over Desmond Choo from the People's Action Party with 38 per cent of the votes.
- CNA/ck
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